CHEM 398 - Molecular Spectroscopy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-2)

An integrated course in the quantitative and more advanced aspects of spectroscopy and its applications in chemistry. The subjects may include: absorption, emission, dichroism, vibrational and rotational spectroscopy of molecules; time-resolved spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; surface-specific spectroscopies. A virtual molecular spectroscopy laboratory is included that incorporates the use of computers in predicting spectra and interpreting experimental results. Lab meetings will run for 6 - 8 weeks throughout the term. Prerequisite: CHEM 282.